There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Phoenix by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Phoenix (PHX)ATL - PHX
5h 28m$142–472Bus via Dallas (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus StationGreyhound US0604
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US1000
40h$174–477Bus, train via Houston
- Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rd
- Take the train from Houston to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Tucson Downtown to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
46h 14m$300–524Drive 1,799.4 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Phoenix1,799.4 mi
28h 43m$329–475Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly
- Drive from Atlanta to Birmingham-Airport-BHM
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Phoenix (PHX)BHM - PHX
6h 24m$236–988Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus StationGreyhound US1210
41h 40m$185–532Bus, train
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Longview Bus Station
- Take the train from Longview to Maricopa Amtrak
- Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station
2d 10h
Atlanta to Phoenix by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Phoenix is to fly which costs $140 - $480 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Phoenix is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $140 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h.
The distance between Atlanta and Phoenix is 1602 miles. The road distance is 1809.9 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Phoenix without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 40h and costs $170 - $480.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Atlanta to Phoenix, including transfers.
Atlanta to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Phoenix is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $140 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus via Dallas, which costs $170 - $480 and takes 40h.
Atlanta to Phoenix bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Phoenix is 2h behind Atlanta. It is currently 11:49 AM in Atlanta and 9:49 AM in Phoenix.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Phoenix (PHX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station via Dallas Bus Station in around 40h.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Phoenix via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to Tucson Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Longview to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $120–350
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $180–400
- Business - advance purchase
- $250–1,000
- Business Class
- $350–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–390
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–170
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tucson Downtown to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Phoenix is 1810 miles. It takes approximately 28h 43m to drive from Atlanta to Phoenix.
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